Dutch govt bans all events until 1 June

Festivals including DGTL Amsterdam, Awakenings Easter and Dauwpop are cancelled as the Dutch government tightens Covid-19 restrictions, extending event ban by two months

DGTL is among the Dutch festivals that have rescheduled for September
DGTL Amsterdam is among festivals ot be called off under the new restrictions © Jordy Brada

The Dutch government has tightened up restrictions on live events, extending its existing ban on public gatherings until 1 June, applying the ban to events of all sizes and issuing fines to those not in compliance.

The new measures were announced by the cabinet on Monday evening (23 March). Under the new rules, groups of three or more not keeping one-and-a-half meters apart will be fined. Previously, events were banned until 6 April, and gatherings of up to 100 people were still permitted.

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